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Notational Conventions

The following list explains the notational conventions used in the description of the CA XCOM Data Transport Modify commands and in the specification of resource names:

UPPERCASE

A literal. Enter exactly as shown. (In the preceding example, enter F XCOM exactly as shown.)

lowercase italics

A variable. Replace with an appropriate value.

MIXed CASe

Enter in one of two ways:

• In long form, by spelling out the item in uppercase-for example, the long form of ACTivate is ACTIVATE.
• In short form, by using only the capitalized letters-for example, the short form of ACTivate is ACT.

n

A numeric variable. For example, n represents any number in the range 0 to 9 and nn is any number in the range 00 to 99.

Items separated by |

Indicates that the items are alternatives-one of the items must be chosen.

{Items in braces}

Indicates required items. One of the items in braces must be chosen.

[Items in brackets]

Indicates optional items. In such cases, you can specify one, more, or none of the items enclosed in the brackets.